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Raoff Family History

Raoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Raff, Ruoff, Roff, Rolf, Rao, Reiff, Hoff, Orloff, Reff, Goff

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Where is the Raoff family from?

You can see how Raoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raoff family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raoff's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Raoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Raoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Raoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Raoff. For the veterans among your Raoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raoff lifespan?

Average Raoff life expectancy in 1988 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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